KR102680383B1 - Electronic paper-applied beverage container, beverage container-tray set apparatus including the same, and method of providing service related to beverage order - Google Patents

Abstract

A beverage container using electronic paper, a beverage container-tray set device including the same, and a method of providing service related to beverage ordering are disclosed. The disclosed beverage container-tray set device may include an electronic paper applied beverage container to which an electronic paper display is applied and a smart tray configured to support the electronic paper applied beverage container, and the smart tray holds the electronic paper applied beverage container. It may include a container mounting part that can be placed, a display unit having a function of displaying at least an image to be transmitted to the electronic paper-applied beverage container, and a control unit for controlling the functions of the smart tray. The image can be transmitted from the smart tray to the electronic paper applied beverage container through communication between the electronic paper applied beverage container and the smart tray.

Description

Electronic paper applied beverage container, beverage container-tray set apparatus including the same, and method of providing service related to beverage order {Electronic paper-applied beverage container, beverage container-tray set apparatus including the same, and method of providing service related to beverage order}

The present invention relates to a container/tableware utensil and a device including the same and a related method. More specifically, it relates to a beverage container, a device including the same, and a method of providing order-related services.

As the problem of environmental pollution caused by the use of disposable products has recently emerged, various campaigns are being implemented to reduce the amount of disposable products used as part of protecting nature and reducing waste emissions. In addition, in accordance with changes in environmental regulation policies around the world, policies are being implemented to regulate the use of disposable products, encourage the use of reusable products, reduce the proportion of non-degradable plastics, and produce products that are easy to recycle.

One of the representative disposable products is a beverage container (cup). Policies that regulate the use of disposable beverage containers and mandate the use of reusable containers are gradually being implemented and expanded, and there are also cases where individuals carry tumblers. It is gradually increasing.

In various stores selling beverages, efforts are being made to change the types of containers in line with environmental regulation policies and to provide better sales services and systems.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide an electronic paper (e-paper) applied beverage container configured to easily display various images on the beverage container body in a power-free manner without using a battery. The present invention seeks to provide an eco-friendly cup product by providing a cup structure capable of implementing images without using primary or secondary batteries.

In addition, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that it can be used in stores that sell beverages, etc., and is equipped with an electronic paper-applied beverage container and a smart tray to support it, and provides order information and images through a predetermined communication method. The aim is to provide a beverage container-tray set apparatus configured to display and transmit, etc.

In addition, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a method of providing service related to beverage ordering using the beverage container-tray set device described above.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

According to embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned problems, there is provided an e-paper beverage container to which an e-paper display is applied, comprising: a beverage container main body; And an electronic paper display device built into the beverage container main body, wherein the electronic paper display device includes an electronic paper display unit; and a circuit unit electrically connected to the electronic paper display unit, wherein the circuit unit includes an NFC (near field communication) communication unit that performs NFC (near field communication) communication with an external device and receives image information from the external device. And a control unit that processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit to display an image corresponding to the image information on the electronic paper display unit, and the electronic paper-applied beverage container is operated by the external device in a powerless manner without a battery. An electronic paper applied beverage container configured to display an image transmitted from is provided.

The beverage container main body may include a side wall portion and a lower portion disposed at a lower end of the side wall portion, the electronic paper display portion may be disposed within the side wall portion, the circuit portion may be disposed within the lower portion, and the electronic paper The display unit and the circuit unit may be connected to each other by a connection cable.

The side wall portion may include a transparent cover that covers the electronic paper display unit, and the lower portion may include a bottom cover that covers the circuit portion from below.

According to other embodiments of the present invention, an e-paper beverage container with an e-paper display applied; And a smart tray configured to support the electronic paper-applied beverage container, wherein the smart tray includes a container mounting portion on which the electronic-paper-applied beverage container is placed. A display device unit having at least a function of displaying an image to be transmitted to the electronic paper applied beverage container; And a control unit for controlling the functions of the smart tray; a beverage configured to transmit the image from the smart tray to the electronic paper applied beverage container through communication between the electronic paper applied beverage container and the smart tray. A beverage container-tray set apparatus is provided.

The beverage container to which the electronic paper is applied includes a beverage container main body; And it may include an electronic paper display device built into the main body of the beverage container, wherein the electronic paper display device includes an electronic paper display unit; and a circuit unit electrically connected to the electronic paper display unit, wherein the circuit unit includes an NFC communication unit that performs NFC communication with an external device and receives image information from the external device. And it may include a control unit that processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit so that an image corresponding to the image information is displayed on the electronic paper display unit, and the beverage container to which the electronic paper is applied is operated in a power-free manner without a battery. It may be configured to display an image transmitted from an external device, and the external device may include at least the smart tray.

The display device part of the smart tray may be configured to display the selection image and order number selected by the user when ordering a drink through a kiosk or smart terminal in the store, and the electronic paper-applied beverage container is placed on the beverage seating portion. By controlling the manipulation unit, the selected image displayed on the display unit can be transmitted and displayed on the electronic paper-applied beverage container.

The display device part of the smart tray may include a touch screen and may be configured to allow the user to directly draw an image, and transmit the image directly drawn by the user to the e-paper applied beverage container. It can be displayed.

The manipulation unit may include a mode conversion button, and the mode conversion button may be configured to convert the display device unit between a normal mode and a user drawing mode.

The smart tray includes a sensor unit for detecting whether the electronic paper-applied beverage container is placed on the container seating portion; A first communication unit for communicating with the electronic paper-applied beverage container using NFC method; a first memory unit for storing the image; a second communication unit for communicating with a predetermined ordering system; a second memory unit for storing order information received from the order system; Power unit for power supply; and a control unit connected to the sensor unit, the first and second communication units, the first and second memory units, and the power supply unit.

According to other embodiments of the present invention, as a user selects an image to be displayed on an electronic paper-applied beverage container while ordering a beverage in a store using an ordering system, information on the order and information on the selected image are collected. step; transmitting information on the order number corresponding to the order and the selected image to a smart tray and displaying the order number and the selected image on a display device of the smart tray; And transmitting the selection image displayed on the display device to the electronic paper applied beverage container in a state where the electronic paper applied beverage container is placed on the container seating portion of the smart tray and displaying it on the electronic paper applied beverage container; A method of providing service related to beverage ordering including a method is provided.

The display device portion of the smart tray may include a touch screen and may be configured to allow the user to directly draw an image. The method of providing a beverage order-related service may include the user directly entering the display device portion. It may further include transmitting the drawn image to the electronic paper applied beverage container and displaying it on the electronic paper applied beverage container.

According to embodiments of the present invention, an electronic paper (e-paper) applied beverage container configured to easily display various images on the beverage container body in a power-free manner without using a battery can be implemented.

In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, which can be used in stores selling beverages, etc., it is equipped with a beverage container applied with electronic paper and a smart tray to support it, and provides order information, images, etc. through a predetermined communication method. A beverage container-tray set device configured to display and transmit can be implemented.

Additionally, according to embodiments of the present invention, a method of providing service related to beverage ordering using the beverage container-tray set device described above can be implemented.

According to these embodiments of the present invention, interest and fun can be generated in users who use the beverage container. Additionally, according to embodiments of the present invention, convenience can be provided in relation to beverage ordering.

However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above effects and can be expanded in various ways without departing from the technical spirit and scope of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an e-paper beverage container to which an e-paper display is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 2 to 4 are diagrams for explaining a beverage container to which electronic paper is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a beverage container applied with electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention that has been manufactured.
Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary operation method of an electronic paper-applied beverage container according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a photographic image illustrating a beverage container using electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 8 to 11 are diagrams showing a beverage container-tray set apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a beverage ordering and image display method using a beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a process in which a user directly draws an image on the smart tray of the beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart tray that can be applied to a beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing beverage order-related services according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

The embodiments of the present invention described below are provided to explain the present invention more clearly to those skilled in the art, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the examples below. The embodiment may be modified in several different forms.

The terms used herein are used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular terms may include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additionally, as used herein, the terms “comprise” and/or “comprising” refer to the term “comprise” and/or “comprising” to specify the presence of the mentioned shapes, steps, numbers, operations, members, elements and/or groups thereof. and does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other shapes, steps, numbers, operations, members, elements and/or groups thereof. In addition, the term "connection" used in this specification not only means that certain members are directly connected, but also includes indirectly connected members with other members interposed between them.

In addition, when a member is said to be located “on” another member in the present specification, this includes not only the case where a member is in contact with another member, but also the case where another member exists between the two members. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any one and all combinations of one or more of the listed items. In addition, terms such as “about” and “substantially” used in the specification herein are used in the sense of a range or close to the numerical value or degree, taking into account unique manufacturing and material tolerances, and to aid understanding of the present application. Precise or absolute figures provided for this purpose are used to prevent infringers from taking unfair advantage of the stated disclosure.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The size or thickness of areas or parts shown in the attached drawings may be somewhat exaggerated for clarity of specification and convenience of explanation. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the detailed description.

Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an e-paper beverage container 100 to which an e-paper display is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a beverage container main body 10 and an electronic paper display device 20 built into the beverage container main body 10. You can. The electronic paper display device 20 may include an electronic paper display unit 21 and a circuit unit 23 electrically connected to the electronic paper display unit 21. The circuit unit 23 may include a circuit board. The circuit unit 23 may be referred to as a circuit device unit. The circuit unit 23 includes an NFC communication unit that performs NFC (near field communication) communication with a predetermined external device (not shown) to receive image information from the external device, and an NFC communication unit that processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit to create the image. It may include a control unit that causes an image corresponding to information to be displayed on the electronic paper display unit 21. Here, the image may encompass various images such as images of pictures, photographs, or images of characters (text). The control unit may include, for example, a microcontroller unit or a microprocessor unit. The NFC communication unit may be included in the control unit. The electronic paper display unit 21 is a display using electronic paper and may be a flexible display. Electronic paper has an electronic paper structure that can write and erase images, and can have the function of storing (maintaining) recorded images.

The electronic paper applied beverage container 100 may be configured to display images transmitted from the external device in a power-free manner without a battery. In other words, images can be displayed (i.e., displayed) in a power-free manner using NFC communication, without using batteries or connecting to a power source. When the external device is placed sufficiently close to the e-paper applied beverage container 100, electromagnetic induction is generated by NFC, and energy may be generated as a current flows in the circuit unit 23, and as a result, the e-paper display unit A predetermined image may be displayed in (21). The external device may include various smart devices such as a smart phone, a smart pad, a tablet personal computer (PC), or a smart tray 200 that will be described later with reference to FIG. 8 .

Existing beverage container products are manufactured with images or text printed on the product, and once printed, the image cannot be changed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic paper display unit 21 is embedded in the beverage container 100 and various images (including text) are transmitted and displayed on the beverage container 100 as desired by the user, thereby creating a beverage container. You can change the image and appearance of (100) at any time. The electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 according to the embodiment may have a general cup shape or a tumbler shape.

According to one embodiment, the beverage container main body 10 may include a side wall 11 and a lower end 13 disposed at the lower end of the side wall 11. An internal space in which a beverage is contained can be defined by the side wall portion 11 and the lower portion 13. In addition, the beverage container main body 10 may further include a handle portion 15. The handle portion 15 may be installed on the side wall portion 11.

The electronic paper display unit 21 may be disposed within the side wall unit 11. The circuit portion 23 may be disposed within the lower portion 13. When the electronic paper display unit 21 is placed within the side wall 11 and the circuit unit 23 is placed within the lower part 13, the electronic paper display device 20 is more efficiently placed within the beverage container main body 10. You can do it. The electronic paper display unit 21 and the circuit unit 23 may be connected to each other by a connection cable 25.

According to one embodiment, the side wall portion 11 may include a transparent cover 17 that covers the electronic paper display portion 21. The transparent cover 17 is made of a transparent material so that the image displayed on the internal electronic paper display unit 21 can be clearly seen, and can serve to protect the electronic paper display unit 21 from the outside. Additionally, the lower portion 13 may include a lower cover 19 (see 19 in FIG. 2 ) that covers the circuit portion 23 from below. The bottom cover 19 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

Figures 2 to 4 are diagrams for explaining a beverage container to which electronic paper is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 2 and 3 show a state in which the bottom cover 19 is separated from the beverage container main body 10', and Figure 4 shows a state in which the bottom cover 19 is coupled to the beverage container main body 10'. It shows. Figure 2 is a view of the electronic paper applied beverage container viewed from below, and Figures 3 and 4 are side views.

2 to 4, the beverage container main body 10' represents the main body excluding the bottom cover 19. The bottom cover 19 can be coupled to the beverage container main body 10' by covering the circuit portion 23 from below. Once the beverage container main body 10' and the bottom cover 19 are coupled, there is no need for the user to disassemble the beverage container, so they can be designed so that they are not easily separated after coupling. In addition, when the beverage container main body 10' and the bottom cover 19 are combined, an airtight seal is formed between the two members 10' and 19 to prevent liquid (water, beverage, etc.) from entering.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing an electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention that has been manufactured.

Referring to Figure 5, the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a general cup shape in appearance, and may be modified to have various shapes such as a tumbler, depending on the case.

Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary operation method of an electronic paper-applied beverage container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 6, the electronic paper display device 20 built into the main body of the beverage container to which electronic paper is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic paper display unit 21 and a circuit unit 23 electrically connected thereto. may include. The electronic paper display unit 21 and the circuit unit 23 may be connected to each other by a connection cable 25. The circuit unit 23 includes an NFC communication unit that performs NFC communication with a predetermined smart device 50 to receive image information from the smart device 50, and a NFC communication unit that processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit to generate information corresponding to the image information. It may include a control unit that allows the image to be displayed on the electronic paper display unit 21.

The smart device 50 can transmit images (including text) to an electronic paper-applied beverage container using a predetermined application (i.e., app). For example, the application of the smart device 50 has a function of converting images such as JPG, PNG, etc. into images that can be transmitted to the e-paper display device 20 and wireless transmission for transmitting the image through wireless communication. Functions may be included. The smart device 50 may include a smart phone, a smart pad, a tablet PC, or a smart tray 200 that will be described later with reference to FIG. 8 .

The circuit unit 23 may be a type of control board and, for example, may include a printed circuit board (PCB) including an NFC communication unit and a control unit. In other words, the circuit unit 23 may include the NFC communication unit that receives the image transmitted from the smart device 50 and the control unit that processes the image and outputs it to the e-paper display unit 21.

Figure 7 is a photographic image illustrating a beverage container applying electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention. The shape of the electronic paper-applied beverage container according to the embodiment may be modified in various ways.

In the beverage container using electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic paper display device 20 is inserted inside the main body of the beverage container and does not protrude to the outside, so it is less likely to be damaged and is safe even when the beverage container main body touches water. You can. In particular, the beverage container applied with electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention, unlike products that require constant power or have a built-in battery, does not require batteries and receives images (including text) through NFC communication and displays the electronic paper display unit. It can be saved in . For products that require constant power or have a built-in battery, problems may occur if they come in contact with water. However, the beverage container applied with electronic paper according to an embodiment of the present invention can have advantages in terms of safety of use and functionality, since the image of the electronic paper display unit built into the main body of the beverage container can be easily changed without additional power. there is.

Figures 8 to 11 are diagrams showing a beverage container-tray set apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a perspective view, Figure 9 is a top view, and Figures 10 and 11 are side views seen from different directions.

Referring to Figures 8 to 11, the beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic paper applied beverage container 100 with an electronic paper (e-paper) display applied and the electronic paper applied beverage container 100. ) may include a smart tray (200) configured to support the tray. The smart tray 200 may also be referred to as a smart tray device or a smart pad device.

The smart tray 200 may have an approximately flat plate structure. Here, the smart tray 200 is shown as a square plate, but its shape can be variously modified into a circular, oval, or semicircular shape. The smart tray 200 includes a container mounting portion 31 on which the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 can be placed, and a display device portion having at least a function of displaying an image to be transmitted to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 ( 33) and a control unit 35 for controlling the functions of the smart tray 200. Here, the display unit 33 may have various panel configurations, such as liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diode (OLED), and quantum dot light emitting diode (QLED).

The image may be transmitted from the smart tray 200 to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 through communication between the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 and the smart tray 200. The image transmitted to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 may be displayed through the electronic paper display unit.

The electronic paper applied beverage container 100 may have the same configuration as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 . Therefore, the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 may include a beverage container body portion and an electronic paper display device built into the beverage container body portion, and the electronic paper display device includes an electronic paper display portion and the electronic paper display portion. It may include a circuit part electrically connected to. The circuit unit performs NFC communication with an external device and processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit and the NFC communication unit to display an image corresponding to the image information on the electronic paper display unit. It may include a control unit that makes it possible. The electronic paper applied beverage container 100 may be configured to display images transmitted from the external device in a power-free manner without a battery. Here, the external device may include at least a smart tray 200. In addition, the specific configuration of the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 may be the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

The display unit 33 of the smart tray 200 may be configured to display the selection image and order number selected by the user when ordering a drink through a store kiosk or smart terminal (ex, smartphone, etc.). The display unit 33 may display the selection menu ordered by the user along with the selection image and order number. With the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 placed on the beverage seating unit 31, the user controls the operation unit 35 to select the selected image displayed on the display unit 33 to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100. It can be transmitted and displayed. When the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 is placed on the beverage seating unit 31, the smart tray 200 can detect that the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 has been placed on the beverage seating unit 31, and the electronic paper Communication with the paper-applied beverage container 100 may be enabled. NFC communication may be performed between the smart tray 200 and the e-paper applied beverage container 100, and image information is transmitted from the smart tray 200 to the e-paper applied beverage container 100, and the e-paper applied beverage container ( An image corresponding to the image information may be displayed on the electronic paper display unit 100).

Additionally, according to one embodiment, the display unit 33 of the smart tray 200 may include a touch screen and may be configured to allow the user to directly draw an image. The user can draw an image directly on the display unit 33 using a touch pen or a corresponding tool, and input/save the drawn image. The image drawn by the user can be transmitted and displayed on the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100. In this case, an image drawn or edited by the user can be displayed on the e-paper display unit of the e-paper applied beverage container 100, providing interest and fun.

Meanwhile, the manipulation unit 35 may be configured to include a plurality of buttons. The plurality of buttons may include a first button, and the first button transmits the image (the selected image) displayed on the display unit 33 of the smart tray 200 to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100. It can have the function When the user completes the order, the user's selected image may be displayed on the display unit 33 of the smart tray 200 along with the order number and selection menu information, and the smart tray 200 may be in a transmission standby state. When the user presses the first button while the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 is placed on the container seating portion 31, the selection image displayed on the display device 33 is converted to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100. It can be transmitted and displayed.

The plurality of buttons may include a second button, and the second button may have an 'image erase' function. If necessary, the user can erase the image displayed on the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100 or the smart tray 200 by pressing the second button.

The plurality of buttons may further include a third button. The third button may be a ‘mode change button’. The third button (i.e., mode conversion button) may have the function of converting the display device unit 33 between a normal mode and a user drawing mode. When the normal mode is selected, the smart tray 200 may be in the transmission standby state. When the user drawing mode is selected, the user can directly draw an image on the display unit 33. In addition, after the user directly draws an image on the display device 33 in the user drawing mode, when the first button is pressed, the image drawn by the user on the display device 33 is displayed on the electronic paper applied beverage container 100. It can be transmitted and displayed.

The configuration of the operation unit 35 described above is merely exemplary, and the number, function, and operation method of the buttons may vary. Additionally, at least a portion of the manipulation unit 35 may be incorporated into the display unit 33. That is, the smart tray 200 can be controlled by executing various functions using a touch method within the display device unit 33. In this case, the manipulation unit 35 can be viewed as integrated with the display unit 33. Accordingly, the configuration and arrangement of the operating unit 35 in this specification are not limited to what is shown and may be modified in various ways.

The smart tray 200 may further include a power unit for supplying power. The power supply unit may include a battery. Additionally, the smart tray 200 may further include a power connector 39 as shown in FIG. 11 . The power connection part 39 may be a connection part for battery charging as described above or a connection part for connecting an external power source by wire.

Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a beverage ordering and image display method using a beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, when ordering a drink using a kiosk 60 or a smart device (smart terminal) at a beverage store, etc., the orderer (user/consumer) selects a menu and displays it on the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100. You can select an image. When an order is completed, information such as the order number and selected image may be transmitted to the smart tray 200. The orderer's (user/consumer) selection image and order number may be displayed on the display unit of the smart tray 200. When the e-paper applied beverage container 100 is placed on the container seating portion of the smart tray 200, the smart tray 200 can recognize the e-paper applied beverage container 100 and enter a transmission standby state, and press the transmit button. When you press or perform a corresponding operation, the selected image may be transmitted to the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 and displayed.

Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a process in which a user directly draws an image on the smart tray 200 of the beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, a user can directly draw an image on the display unit 33 of the smart tray 200 according to the embodiment. In this case, the display device unit 33 may include a touch screen (touch panel). The user can draw an image directly on the display unit 33 using a touch pen or a corresponding tool, and input/save the drawn image. The image drawn by the user can be transmitted and displayed on the electronic paper-applied beverage container 100.

In the example presented above, the embodiment in which the image drawn through the touch screen is reflected in the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 has been described focusing on the case where it is linked to the ordering system, but those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment is not limited to this. will be. For example, a customer who is provided with an electronic paper-applied beverage container (100) and a tray (200) at a place such as a beverage store draws a picture using the tray (200) while staying in the store and uses the electronic-paper-applied beverage container (100). You can engage in design activities and receive interesting experiences through this.

In addition, general users (children) use the electronic paper beverage container 100 and tray 200 to sketch and transmit a picture through the touch screen and apply it to the electronic paper beverage container 100, thereby learning how to draw. and play aids may be provided.

Figure 14 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart tray that can be applied to a beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 14, the smart tray that can be applied to the beverage container-tray set device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first communication unit 41a for communicating with the electronic paper applied beverage container in NFC method and a predetermined ordering system. It may include a second communication unit 41b for communicating with. The first communication unit 41a may be disposed adjacent to the container seating part. The second communication unit 41b communicates with an ordering system linked to a kiosk or a smart device and can receive various information related to the order. In some cases, the first communication unit 41a and the second communication unit 41b may be merged.

The smart tray may include a first memory unit 43a for storing the image and a second memory unit 43b for storing order information received from the order system. The first memory unit 43a and the second memory unit 43b may be merged. The smart tray may further include a sensor unit 45 for detecting whether the electronic paper-applied beverage container is placed on the container seating portion. The sensor unit 45 may be installed adjacent to the container seating portion, and various methods such as electronic sensing or weight sensing may be applied. The smart tray may further include a power supply unit 47 for power supply. The power supply unit 47 may include a battery.

The smart tray may include a control unit 40 connected to first and second communication units 41a and 41b, first and second memory units 43a and 43b, a sensor unit 45 and a power supply unit 47. You can. The control device unit 40 may also be connected to the display device unit 33. The control unit 40 may include, for example, a micro controller unit or a micro processor unit. The control unit 40 may play a role in controlling the overall functions of the device, such as displaying received images and order information on the display unit 33 and transmitting image information to the e-paper applied beverage container.

Additionally, the smart tray may further include a mode conversion unit 49, and the mode conversion unit 49 may be connected to the control device unit 40. The mode conversion unit 49 may include the mode conversion button described above or may be a circuit device connected to the mode conversion button. The mode conversion unit 49 may have the function of converting the display device unit 33 between a normal mode and a user drawing mode.

Figure 15 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing beverage order-related services according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, in the method of providing beverage order-related services according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user selects an image to be displayed on an electronic paper-applied beverage container while ordering a beverage in a store using an ordering system, It may include collecting information and information of the selected image (S10). Step S10 may be performed, for example, by a server (platform server) associated with the ordering system. The electronic paper applied beverage container may be the same as the electronic paper applied beverage container 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

The method of providing a beverage order-related service includes the step of transmitting the order number corresponding to the order and the information of the selection image to a smart tray and displaying the order number and the selection image on the display device of the smart tray (S20). It can be included. The smart tray may be the same as the smart tray 200 described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.

The method of providing a beverage order-related service includes applying the electronic paper by transmitting the selection image displayed on the display device to the electronic paper-applied beverage container while the electronic-paper-applied beverage container is placed on the container seating portion of the smart tray. It may further include displaying it on a beverage container (S30). Step S30 can be performed in a prescribed manner according to the user's manipulation (control) of the smart tray.

In addition, the method of providing beverage order-related services may further include the step of transmitting an image directly drawn by the user on the display device to the electronic paper-applied beverage container and displaying it on the electronic-paper-applied beverage container. In this regard, the display device portion of the smart tray may include a touch screen and may be configured to allow the user to directly draw an image.

The above-mentioned steps S10, S20, S30, etc. can be understood in more detail from the beverage ordering and image display method using the beverage container-tray set device described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14, etc.

According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, an electronic paper (e-paper) applied beverage container configured to easily display various images on the beverage container body in a power-free manner without using a battery can be implemented. In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, which can be used in stores selling beverages, etc., it is equipped with a beverage container applied with electronic paper and a smart tray to support it, and provides order information, images, etc. through a predetermined communication method. A beverage container-tray set device configured to display and transmit can be implemented. Additionally, according to embodiments of the present invention, a method of providing service related to beverage ordering using the beverage container-tray set device described above can be implemented. According to these embodiments of the present invention, interest and fun can be generated in users who use the beverage container. Additionally, according to embodiments of the present invention, convenience can be provided in relation to beverage ordering. In addition, the electronic paper-applied beverage container according to an embodiment of the present invention replaces existing disposable beverage containers, thereby contributing to improving environmental problems caused by the use of disposable products.

In this specification, preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed, and although specific terms are used, they are merely used in a general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and aid understanding of the invention, and do not define the scope of the present invention. It is not intended to be limiting. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention can be implemented. For example, those skilled in the art will know that an electronic paper-applied beverage container according to the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15, a beverage container-tray set device including the same, and beverage ordering-related services are provided. You will see that the method can be modified in various ways. As a specific example, it will be appreciated that the ideas related to the embodiments of the present invention can be applied not only to beverage containers but also to various other containers/tableware. Therefore, the scope of the invention should not be determined by the described embodiments, but by the technical idea stated in the patent claims.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawing *
10, 10': container body 11: side wall portion
13: lower part 15: handle part
17: Transparent cover 19: Bottom cover
20: Electronic paper display device 21: Electronic paper display unit
23: circuit part 25: connection cable
31: Container seating portion 33: Display device portion
35: control panel 39: power connection part
40: Control device unit 41a: First communication unit
41b: second communication unit 43a: first memory unit
43b: second memory unit 45: sensor unit
47: power unit 49: mode conversion unit
50: Smart device 60: Kiosk
100: E-paper applied beverage container 200: Smart tray

Claims (11)

E-paper beverage containers with e-paper displays; and
A smart tray configured to support the electronic paper-applied beverage container and provided to the customer when providing a beverage to support customization of the image reflected on the display,
The smart tray is,
A container mounting portion on which the electronic paper-applied beverage container can be placed;
A display device unit having at least a function of displaying an image to be transmitted to the electronic paper applied beverage container; and
a control panel for controlling functions of the smart tray;
Including,
Configured to transmit the image from the smart tray to the electronic paper applied beverage container through communication between the electronic paper applied beverage container and the smart tray,
The beverage container to which the electronic paper is applied includes a beverage container main body; and
It includes; an electronic paper display device built into the main body of the beverage container;
The electronic paper display device includes an electronic paper display unit; and a circuit unit electrically connected to the electronic paper display unit.
Including,
The circuit unit includes an NFC communication unit that performs NFC communication with an external device and receives image information from the external device; and
A control unit that processes the image information received from the NFC communication unit and displays an image corresponding to the image information on the electronic paper display unit.
Including,
The e-paper applied beverage container is configured to display an image transmitted from the external device in a power-free manner without a battery,
The external device includes at least the smart tray,
The circuit part is,
It is disposed inside the lower part of the beverage container main body, and is connected to the display device inside the beverage container main body,
The display device part of the smart tray is configured to display the selection image and order number selected by the user when ordering a drink through a kiosk or smart terminal in the store,
It is configured to control the operation unit while placing the electronic paper-applied beverage container on the container mounting portion to transmit and display the selection image displayed on the display device unit to the electronic paper-applied beverage container,
The display device part of the smart tray includes a touch screen and is configured to allow the user to directly draw an image,
It is configured to transmit and display the image drawn by the user on the electronic paper-applied beverage container,
The smart tray is,
A sensor unit for detecting whether the beverage container to which the electronic paper is applied is placed on the container seating portion;
A first communication unit for communicating with the electronic paper applied beverage container using NFC method;
a first memory unit for storing the image;
a second communication unit for communicating with a predetermined ordering system;
a second memory unit for storing order information received from the order system;
Power unit for power supply; and
a control unit connected to the sensor unit, the first and second communication units, the first and second memory units, and the power unit;
Including,
The smart tray is,
Implemented in a plate structure,
When the sensor unit detects that the electronic paper-applied beverage container is placed on the container seating portion, communication with the electronic-paper-applied beverage container is enabled, and the smart tray and the electronic-paper-applied beverage container perform NFC communication. do,
The control unit,
A first button for transmitting the image displayed on the display device of the smart tray to the electronic paper applied beverage container, a second button for initiating an image erasing function for the image displayed on the smart tray or the electronic paper beverage container, and the display device a third button to initiate mode switching between normal mode and user drawing mode,
The normal mode is,
A mode that performs the operation of applying the image selected by the user when ordering to the e-paper applied beverage container based on the first button,
The user drawing mode is,
A beverage container-tray set device in a mode that performs an operation of applying an image directly drawn by the user through the touch screen to the electronic paper applied beverage container based on the first button. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete